Oct 13, 2025BusinessAsiaSouth China Morning Post

Wife Discovers Husband’s 16-Year Affair at Father-in-Law’s Funeral

A person standing alone at a graveside during a funeral.

In a heart-wrenching scene at a graveside in eastern China, a wife’s worst fears were confirmed when she saw her husband’s mistress dressed in black, mourning at her father-in-law’s funeral as if she were family. This dramatic moment revealed a secret 16-year affair, leading to a court case that saw the husband jailed for bigamy.

The woman, surnamed Shang from Shandong province, had been suspicious for years, but the mistress’s behavior at the funeral was the final straw. According to Henan Television, the mistress had been so integrated into the family that she acted like a member, attending the funeral and paying her respects in a way that raised Shang’s suspicions.

The affair had spanned 16 years, a long period of deception that came to light in the most public of settings. Shang, who had been married for years, must have felt a mixture of shock, betrayal, and relief when the truth finally surfaced.

The case went to court, where the husband was found guilty of bigamy. In China, bigamy is a crime punishable by imprisonment. The court’s decision sent a clear message about the legal consequences of such actions.

The story of Shang and her husband serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the devastating impact of prolonged betrayal.